Position Objective: The senior accountant will work closely with partners, managers, and clients to facilitate completion of engagements. This individual will perform and direct a broad range of accounting tasks and assist the engagement partner/manager in the development of audit strategy, planning, review and interpretation of audit findings. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Knowledge of auditing and accounting standards and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP, GAAS, GAGAS, Uniform Guidance and HUD rules)
• Understand client needs and expectations, their business and industry, accounting and control systems, employees, company values, and industry related GAAP and GAAS issues
• Apply technical skills, take the initiative to identify best practices and improvements, and consider applicability to other clients
• Research accounting topics and form a conclusion using the Firm’s research tools
• Understand the risk assessment process and apply knowledge in completing all related forms
• Apply industry trends to analytics, formulate expectations and determine reasonableness
• Express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in written form; write detailed document findings
• Participate with the engagement team to meet deliverable deadlines, identify roadblocks, and understand critical milestones to meet client service expectations
• Learn and refine project management skills to plan, manage and deliver quality service on time and within budget
• Develop skills in all core competency areas and apply them effectively
• Other duties as assigned

This position is also expected to:

• Meet challenging client requirements with superior customer service
• Continuously learn and model inclusive behavior; respectfully address diverse customer service needs; and understand that collective and individual intelligence increases in diverse groups
• Report hours in a timely and error free manner
• Maintain a positive, professional demeanor at all times
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment; multi-task and meet or exceed deadlines
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) 
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and recommendations to clients in matters pertaining to the audit
• Exhibit integrity, dependability and trustworthiness; ability to maintain confidentiality
• Detail oriented and well organized

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• BA/BS in accounting from accredited college/university
• Minimum of two (2) years of audit experience in public accounting
• Active CPA license or CPA candidate
• Proficiency with MS Office Suit

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with ProSystem FX Engagement software
• Experience in non-profit accounting 

Job Requirements

• Able to successfully pass a criminal background check (following a conditional offer of employment)
• Speak fluent English in order to communicate with other employees and clients verbally and in writing 
• Constant operation of a computer and other office equipment 
• Remain in sedentary position for long periods of time; however, needs the ability to move around the office to access office equipment, attend meetings, etc. 
• Frequent communication with others and clients regarding projects and work product
• Available to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime requirements during busy seasons